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The Long Way Home
Rupert Holmes Lyrics
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Ah you look so good today
You're that instant rush of breeze
That shakes the pine combs from their trees
And blows the smoke of stale acquaintances away
This quiet town seems just they way we left it
When we left not long ago
Lets take the maze of lanes from start
And ease ourselves along the path we used to know
The long way home
The long way home
Let's walk the long way home
Long after dark we strolled the park
We're hand in hand we roam past the shores
Where love was sure to foam
I'll take you back
The long way home
And so I love you like I loved this river
As if flows from then to there
Like that silent village pond
Like the rabbits far beyond
You are the answer to a not forgotten prayer
The long way home
The long way home
Let's walk the long way home
Long after dark we strolled the park
We're hand in hand we roam past the shores
Where love was sure to foam
I'll take you back
The long way home
The lyrics to Rupert Holmes's song The Long Way Home express the singer's joy at reuniting with a loved one after a long time apart. The opening lines of the song reveal that the singer hasn't seen the other person in a long time: "I haven't seen you in a month of Sundays." However, the singer is clearly happy to see the other person, telling them "you look so good today."
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the past and the way things used to be. They describe how being with the other person is like a "rush of breeze" that blows away "the smoke of stale acquaintances." The singer suggests taking "the long way home," meandering through the "maze of lanes" they used to know so well, and strolling past the shores where their love used to foam. These lyrics suggest a strong connection between the singer and the other person, a connection that has been rekindled by their reunion.
The final stanza of the song is particularly poetic. The singer compares their love for the other person to their love for a river or a village pond, elements of nature that flow or sit quietly and steadily, much like their feelings for the person they're addressing. Overall, the lyrics of The Long Way Home seem to celebrate the reunion of two people who have a deep, abiding love for one another.
Line by Line Meaning
I haven't seen you in a month of Sundays
It feels like it's been a long time since we last saw each other
Ah you look so good today
You look really beautiful today
You're that instant rush of breeze
Being with you is refreshing like a breeze on a hot day
That shakes the pine combs from their trees
You bring excitement and energy into my life, just like a gust of wind that shakes the pine needles off trees
And blows the smoke of stale acquaintances away
Being with you helps me forget about other less meaningful relationships in my life
This quiet town seems just the way we left it
Nothing seems to have changed since we were last here
When we left not long ago
It hasn't been very long since we were last here
Though we know each by heart
We know all the streets and places of this town really well
Lets take the maze of lanes from start
Instead of taking the usual shortcut, let's take the scenic route and explore every lane and alley of this town
And ease ourselves along the path we used to know
Let's retrace our steps and take a leisurely stroll down memory lane
The long way home
Let's take our time getting back home
The long way home
Instead of rushing, let's enjoy the long journey home
Let's walk the long way home
Let's take a long walk and enjoy each other's company
Long after dark we strolled the park
Even after the sun has set, we take romantic walks in the park
We're hand in hand we roam past the shores
We walk together by the lake holding hands
Where love was sure to foam
This is the place where we first fell in love and our love was certain to flourish
I'll take you back
I'll take you back home
The long way home
We'll take the long route back home
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mak hines
mr rupert holmes should be in the hall of fame........the man is a prolific songwriter...
ben banares
Haven't heard in in a long while. Still brings back good memories. Love Mr. Holmes' lyrics:
"You're that instant rush of breeze
that shakes the pine cones from the trees
and blows the smoke of stale acquaintances away."
Surprised to learn just now that this was NOT released as a single in the US. It was a mild hit here in the Philippines in the late 1970s and got lots of radio play back then. There's nothing like a good song to bring the past back. Thanks for the music, Mr. Holmes.
nicolas ocampo
"..and blows the smoke of stale acquaintances away..." love the poetry!
Cara Alampay
Really inlove with Classic love songs like this... Makes me so relax. #LongWayHome
Cara Alampay
More classic please! 😊
Marshall Lancaster
Great track....smooth
Bouneville Castaneda Suarez
Nice Song😊😊😊
ricky mendoza
"you are the answer to the not forgotten prayer"
Bouneville Castaneda Suarez
Nice music😊😊😊
Bouneville Castaneda
I lyk
Ds song😁😁😁